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Railby StaffMarch 17, 2009

Coalition: stimulus funds to expand U.S. intercity rail

Projects identified by members are spread out geographically and will provide operational and capacity benefits to passenger and freight operations.

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Railby StaffMarch 17, 2009

Thales to supply signaling system to Turkish rail

Contract, valued at $16.9 million, relates to a 36-mile extension to two sections of the Ankara-Istanbul high-speed link.

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Railby StaffMarch 16, 2009

Amtrak receives $1.3 billion ARRA grant

Funding will roughly double the size of Amtrak’s capital investment program over a two-year period and be used to upgrade railroad assets and infrastructure, as well as capital projects that expand passenger rail capacity.

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Busby StaffMarch 16, 2009

CVSA chooses safety focus priorities

Eight areas outlined included an increased focus on requiring new entrants to receive training and pass minimum standards, and state-mandated annual bus inspection programs.

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Busby StaffMarch 16, 2009

Anchor Trailways to receive grant funds

Funds may be used to purchase buses, vans, radios, wheelchair lifts, computers and other equipment necessary to maintain and transport human services agency clients and the general public in non-urbanized areas.

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Busby StaffMarch 16, 2009

Daimler debuts Sprinter in Canada, delivers Orions to N.Y.

Sprinter shuttle bus will be introduced at the 2009 Ontario Transportation Expo in Toronto, and the Central New York Regional Transportation Authority will purchase 18 40-foot Orion VII CNG transit buses.

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Busby StaffMarch 13, 2009

METRO Briefs

Conn. looking at congestion pricing. Rail on archaeological site approved. Religious battle helps Madison transit agency

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Railby StaffMarch 13, 2009

Caltrain rail grinding to result in quieter trains

Work at any one location will be completed in one to two nights, with the entire project to be completed by April 13.

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Busby StaffMarch 12, 2009

COTA 2008 ridership up nearly 10%

The increases in 2008 are continuing in 2009, with ridership up 7.6 percent over the same period a year ago for the week ending March 1.

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Motorcoachby StaffMarch 12, 2009

MCI issues coach safety DVD

Demonstrates how passengers should navigate inside the coach while it’s in motion and how to exit appropriately, aiding those who may need assistance. It also suggests calling 911 for emergency help, instructs passengers on the importance of staying seated and notes the driver's authority along with the importance of not speaking to the driver.

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